In this episode of Everyday Tarot, I’m joined by Christine Kotlarski, a licensed clinical social worker, holistic therapist, Reiki master, and self-described witchy practitioner based on Florida’s Gulf Coast.Christine is a licensed clinical social worker, holistic therapist, Reiki master, and intuitive healer based in Florida. She works with teens and adults across the lifespan, offers gender-affirming care, and brings warmth, grounded-ness, and spiritual openness into her work.You can learn more about Christine here:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInChristine and I explore what happens when therapy and tarot intersect—from using oracle cards in sessions to supporting clients in reconnecting with their intuition. We also talk about the evolving role of spirituality, energy work, and holistic practices within mental health care.What We Explore in This EpisodeHow Christine’s path into therapy evolved through mentorship and intuitionUsing tarot and oracle cards as reflective tools in therapy sessionsWhy intuition and symbolism can support emotional insightThe importance of normalizing conversations about spirituality, sexuality, and identity in therapyWorking with clients through collaboration, co-creation, and intuitive guidanceTarot in the Therapy RoomChristine shares that she began using cards more intentionally with clients after going into private practice. Having more freedom in her work allowed her to trust her instincts and offer tools that might help clients reflect in a different way.Sometimes tarot or oracle cards become:a mirrora validationa new perspectivea way to put language to something that feels hard to nameI really appreciated hearing how she introduces the cards gently, without pressure, and lets clients decide whether they want to engage with them.Because that’s the thing: tarot doesn’t have to be dramatic to be meaningful. It can simply be a doorway into deeper reflection.Therapy, Energy, and the Collective MomentBecause of when we recorded this episode, we also talk a little about the energetic intensity of the moment, including the full moon and lunar eclipse energy that was building at the time.Christine and I both reflect on how people are often carrying not only their own personal stress, grief, and overwhelm, but also collective energy. Sometimes what we’re feeling is personal. Sometimes it’s ancestral. Sometimes it’s societal. Sometimes it’s all of those things at once.And in therapy, it can be so helpful to have language for that. Not to explain everything away, but to recognize that we are not isolated beings. We are impacted by systems, by cycles, by relationships, by the world around us.“Normal” Is Not the GoalOne of the parts of this conversation that really stayed with me was Christine sharing the tagline for her therapy practice:“Where normal is not the goal.”We talk about how many clients come into therapy asking, “Is this normal?” And honestly, it makes so much sense. So many of us have been taught that the goal is to be acceptable, manageable, understandable, and easy to explain.Christine’s Tarot Pull for CamilleGolden Orange Dragon from the Dragon OracleThemes:stepping forward on your pathrecognizing your own powerembracing your role as a guide or teacherCamille’s Tarot Pull for ChristineFive of Chilies (Five of Wands) from Desert Illuminations TarotThemes:conflict and tensionlearning when to step backchoosing calm over escalation

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